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C# Locrian on Guitar
Every position of C# Locrian, across the full neck, with audio.
Open Scale ExplorerThe C# Locrian scale has a unstable, dissonant quality. Used widely in the genres that suit its character, it's one of the most important scales for guitarists to internalize.
Interval formula
Locrian is defined by a fixed interval pattern from the root. The scale explorer displays every note of C# Locrian on the fretboard with interval labels (R, 2, b3, 3, etc.) so you can see the shape.
When to use C# Locrian
Locrian fits contexts where its unstable, dissonant character is appropriate. Over chord progressions in the matching key, C# Locrian provides melodic material that reinforces the harmony.
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